The department has an equipment replacement programme with a commitment to invest in new and replacement equipment – enabling us to continue to provide the latest techniques and treatments.

Treatment equipment at Cheltenham General Hospital:

  • Cherry Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
  • Rowan Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
  • Chestnut Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
  • Beech Varian iX Linac with On Board Imaging
  • Brachytherapy Suite
  • Xstrahl – Superficial radiotherapy unit

Treatment equipment at the Hereford County Hospital satellite unit:

  • Maple Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging

If your consultant recommends radiotherapy treatment, you will go through the following stages in your treatment journey:

  • Clinic appointment
  • Mould room appointment 
  • Planning CT appointment
  • Pre-treatment appointments
  • Treatment 
  • Review

All through your radiotherapy journey, your radiotherapy team is more than happy to answer any questions you may have – please just ask.

Here you can access detailed, specific radiotherapy patient information, recommended by the South West Radiotherapy Network.